Should You Get a Water Treatment System?

Posted by Gary Gray on Nov 13, 2019

Eight-five percent of the country might have hard water, but
Northeast Florida-and Jacksonville in particular-has some seriously
hard water. That's because the aquifer that supplies Jacksonville
is limestone, the source of hardness minerals like calcium and
magnesium. When these minerals get deposited into your home's
plumbing system, they can cause a lot of damage.

A water treatment system can help
fight soap scum, scaly skins, low water pressure and other problems
hard water causes.

What is Hard Water?

Hard water contains high levels of the minerals calcium and
magnesium as well as a variety of trace minerals, which soft water
does not. Understanding what hard water is and how it can affect your
plumbing and personal comfort can help you determine if
something needs to be done about it in your home.

How Does Hard Water Affect Your Plumbing?

Hard water might not make you sick, but it can ruin your
plumbing and cause other annoying problems including:

Clogged or corroded pipesthat occur when scale deposits build
up inside the pipes. Just like plaque inside an artery, these
deposits can constrict the flow of water and eventually cause the
pipes to back up.

Malfunctioning appliancessuch as washing machines,
refrigerators, dishwashers, and water heaters due to mineral
buildup.

Hard water stainsthat require constant special cleaning.

Poor latheringof soap and detergent in cleaning.

Odor, bad taste, and skin irritation. Hard water often has
a "rotten egg" odor and metallic taste which, while not
harmful, is unpleasant. Since minerals draw moisture out of your
skin, showering or bathing with hard water can cause dry, flaky,
and itchy skin.

What is a Water Treatment System?

Water treatment systems or softeners remove the destructive
hardness minerals before they enter your home's plumbing system. A
tank is positioned between your water source and your home's
internal plumbing. Water treatment systems use
a simple process called ion exchange to remove harmful minerals
before they reach your faucets and appliances.

Should You Get a Water Treatment System?

A water treatment system prevents mineral build-up in your
home's pipes, on facuets, and in major appliances, increasing their
lifespan and operational efficiency. In fact, appliances that use
soft water can last up to 50% longer.

Personally, you'll feel the difference a water softener makes.
Your skin will be smoother, and soap and shampoo will lather better
and rinse cleaner.

At David Gray Plumbing, we understand the challenges associated
with Jacksonville's hard water and know how a water softener can
improve your own life and the life of your appliances. Whether you
live in Clay, Duval, Clay, St. John's County, we have more than 40
crews ready to install a water treatment system in your home.

To learn more about all the services we offer, including
installing a water softener, give David Gray Plumbing a call at
904-204-4360 or contact us online today.